Slaves of Shadows by GRiMAge
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The dark elves of Melyshan have been through troubled times after the civic war which caused the two greatest houses of the city to nearly destroy each other. With the former governor of the city, the sorceror Elessaine D'Aurgerac, fleeing in exile with the few survivors of his house, and house Verilaine's army weakened to the point where controlling the other houses would be impossible, the Council of the Deep retrieved their support to the city, claiming Melyshan to be free game for their enemies and former allies alike.
While the other houses were struggling to gain control and unable to ally between themselves because of the intrinsic drowish lack of trust, a new power emerged from an unlikely place. Mistress Lysha'Al Verilaine, last noble survivor of her house, left her hermitage at the Obsidian Caves with the other witches of Laceltha and returned home with an army of the worst beasts and demons the underworld had to offer at the tips of her magic. But as savage and dangerous her pets can be, none of them could hope to near the sheer rage of Jaloth Verilaine, brother, husband and keeper, warlord and sorceror. It is said that Jaloth alone cleared the gates of house Andarelle for Lysha'Al, and the only one thing that can keep his sadistic and furious nature under control is the love for her sister and wife, something that she has no regret to use to her advantage.
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Hiyyyya all!!! New year, new render, right? ;) Besides, i'd been wanting to make a drow picture for far too long - after all, they are the embodiement of the dark side... how could i miss the chance to properly represent them? *bwahahahah*
This image has two important notes about it - first, it's a thank you and a dedication for silverspirit... oh... or spiritsilver... uhhh... an incorporeal being of some precious metal anyway, which was kind enough to let me play with her new V4 drow... not to mention that, being... well... *me*... i had never heard of Daio's drows either before she pointed me the right way - thank you a lot, and i hope you like this one lil thing!! ;)
Second... albeit being a bit late, i wanted to send, to all the ones to whom i haven't sent already (i know i'm missing people... sorry folk... not to mention my mail gets rejected two times in three it looks... not even the mail servers can stand me anymore! O.O) some good wishes - ***Happy Halloween***!!! Oh... erm... wait... uhhh... xmas? ... no, uh? Dam... that wasn't that... mmm... oh, yes!! **Happy new year** to each and everyone that walked their (virtual) path alongside with me on this year! You all rock, peeps!!! :D
btw... i tried to upload yesterday but my connection wouldn't let me past the upload page, so... eh! ;)
Ok, ok... 'nuff blathers... let me pass on to the credit list:
Lyona V4 - silverspirit
Lost Land - Danie, Marforno, Abraham (a huge TY Sabine... i love it! ;)
Pharaoh of the Sun - AS3Designs
Egypt Hairs - 3Dream
Drow for the Freak - Daio
Dark Paladin - Vampir3Princess, Leshtat
Dark Paladin Styles - karanta
Gala - Moyra
V4 Fantasy Collar Set - AS3Design
Black Widow - Debra Ross
Gargoyle Hound - Daz3d
Dragon Scales - nikitacreed
Mystic Props - poisen
Dark Haven - Laurie Stanley
Gothic Construction Set - Stonemason
Halloween 2006 - Danie, Marforno
Skull Jewelry -
Sexy Leather for V4 - Pretty3d
Dark Elves Collection (David) - Luthbel
Gladiator Sandals - Jim Burton
Dark Corner - Danie, Marforno, Abraham
Cobwebs & Fire brushes - Obsidian Dawn (redheadstock at DA)
Drool tutorial - kirisute (sorry mate... couldn't make a face shot of the doggie this time either... he didn't want to stand still and kept trying to hack off the camera... LOL!)
... and of course thanks to everyone who took a peek (and especially to the brave few who managed to bear with me and read all the garbage above till down here... WOW!! :O ) - any comment or suggestion you might wish to leave are welcome!! ;)
'Till next time
Grim
Comments (43)
tckirk
Man what a great scene you have there. I enjoyed reading the back story all most as much as looking at the picture itself.
Revelation-23
Holy crap, that's a lot of stuff in there! And well worth it. My computer's already whining, just thinking about it.
GVDV
Absolutely a smashing, crammed up with awesome props and stunning textures, fabulous render !!! Beautiful details and superb poses...The textures grab you attention immediately...extraordinairy and fabulous work !!! Super and top quality !!!
Shardz
Grimmies!!! Happy Easter to you, too, buddy! As alyways, it's fantastic to see you posting your huge scenes, and with Drows this time, no less! You really put so much into your work and I don't know how you get all this stuff in one frame! I love the Drows from the old D&D games, so I can relate to this perfectly! I can appreciate that fantastic text that accomodates this scene and really adds some flavor to the image! Amazing work, as always, Cris, and your details are a big treat! Happy Thanksgiving to you, buddy, and I wish you the best 2007 ever!
Mondwin
Really a awesome pic..bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx.Happy 2007 to You!!!!
AGentleMuse
Nice Doggie ;) Awesomely detailed and fantastic image!!! Happy New Year!!!
lethalliam
Awesome scene.
tabala
Buhhhhhh- You make me frighten ^^ Great scene and great colours, Cris. A very happy new Year to You :)
Syltermermaid
Wow, something totally different!!! Came the idea for this image to you after a wild New Years Party????LOL Marvelous work Cris!!! Happy New Year my friend!! Hugs Ute
Star4mation
Super image and story :) Love her dark skin.
jif3d
Those Drow's sure have a rich background and man, that's the biggest Cheshire cat I've seen, not to mention his GRIN ! nice work Chris and ~Happy New Year~ :o)
blackwiddow
indeed a lot in there ad still a gorgious render amazing as always chris ;) i love the story and the big hugable cat hes cute :D happy new year m8 and keep up the good work :) hugssssssssssssssssssss
shylydrya
Grimmy! hugs I've been missing you! What a delicious scene...all those yummy shadows. :) A very nicely done and complex scene, my friend, and I love the story! Happy New Year!
mcv
Wow, this is a TOP Quality and Amazing! artwork with everything going for it!! This a a fantastic concept with lots of details that must have taken a long time to compose, render, and tweak, but you sure nailed it and gave the art world a visual treaure!!!
RondaJ
Awesome scene.....(0: ~R~
GreyPixel
Gorgeous!! Simply gorgeous, the colours, the mood...prefection!
GARNETROSE
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mejed
Excellent image, and story..
SaintFox
Cool combination of darkness and strong colors! A marvellous and in a creepy way precious scene you made here!! Sorry Chris, I know I owe you a message - I'll drop you a line (or some more) soon, okay?!
Faery_Light
Oh wow! What a terrific scene!!! I enjoyed reading your story as well. The image os so crisp and clear...wonderful.
dreamlight
Awesome composition and original use of textures...
msebonyluv
Awesome work!!!
swtmelode
HAPPY NEW YEAR Sweetie!!!! Ok I know I'm late, but hey at least it's not 2008-lol Fantastic image!! Love all those awesome details!! xoxoxo
lwperkins
That is a lot of careful construction in there (I know I'm bad, I'm walking around admiring the cobwebs and looking under the furniture instead of being properly respectful of the Drow sorceress and her lord) and tell me ..that isn't a Christmas texture on the Hound??? You are quite demented as well as talented;-)) You know, I really like those cobwebs. I would have been so tempted to start blowing them around on everything, they look incredibly real. Ouch! Could you please have Mistress Lysha let go of my ear? I was just looking behind the skull...
MeredithWilson
Dear Cris, This is really cool - and so richly details - there are a zillion things in this picture. I realyl like the big cheshire cat? dog? beast? whatever? (Is it safe to pet him/her????) Probably not! Somehow or another, I doubt if this are the right gals for me to invite to join the bridge club - we don't have very many members that decorate with skulls!!! I'm also a little late - so - Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!! Love ya!!! Meredith
GOLDILOCKSUK
I am very impressed with this posting it clear and beautifully lit. Congratulations on a fine work of art :) Cathy xoxoxo
silverspirit
just love it...
MariaAJMD
Oh, Dark Elves! I love the props and that creature. He's got a great pose and expression. Gorgeous textures and posing! You're a patient gentleman. This is awesome work! Bravo and a Fav! Naga Hugs to my world dominating nemeses. Maria
drifterlee
WOW! Awesome render!!!
Azr1el
You're very welcome and again, Happy New Year! :) Excellent story, stunning render and wonderfully detailed scene -- I particularly love the way your hound is guarding his skull, lol :) Drows are so cooooool -- except the one I play as in NWN2 -- keeps dying :)